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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2010s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. 50 Issue 1527 The Current March 13, 2017 UMSL’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS UM System Faces Scathing Criticism From UMSL Digital Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway Marketing Kat Riddler Conference Editor-in-Chief Rises Again issouri State Auditor Nicole MGalloway released Monday Kat Riddler the findings on the audit that her of- Editor-in-Chief fice began in February of last year on the University of Missouri System. he University of Missouri–St. Her report found “inappropriate bo- TLouis’ Midwest Digital Market- nus payments to top executives, in- ing Conference (MDMC) outgrew cluding incentive payments, luxury its one-day conference last year vehicle allowances, and other com- with 1,360 people in attendance and pensation not included in published 300 more wait-listed. This year, the salaries.” In addition, she found that event, sponsored by the College of

former University of Missouri–Co- AUDITOR OF THE OFFICE MISSOURI STATE COURTESY RIDDLER / THE CURRENT KAT Business, will be held downtown at lumbia Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin State Auditor Nicole Galloway released a UM System audit last Monday. At right, UM System President Mun Choi tells the Union Station on April 12 and 13. continued to receive his 6-figure sal- press that the executive bonus program will be eliminated immediately. The MDMC was founded in 2013 ary after resigning from his position by Perry Drake, director of business in November 2015. the incentives appear as year-end in undisclosed retention bonuses, versity, we owe it to the state’s tax- collaboration in marketing, and has “Administrators appear to have bonuses. The BOC or system presi- relocation payments, and housing payers and our stakeholders to be grown in attendance and complexi- forgotten that the system is a pub- dent approved $819,000 in incentive allowances. transparent with respect to what we ty since. Drake said, “This year we lic institution and that they are ac- payments for the fiscal years ending “These hidden sources of addi- are trying to accomplish as we move are going to two days and adding countable to taxpayers, students, June 30, 2014 and 2015. This is with tional compensation amount to bo- the university forward.” President new tracks and more sessions. This and families,” Galloway said. an additional $359,000 in incen- nus pay because there were no clear Choi continued, “To that end, I will year we have nine tracks. Some of According to the report, Gallo- tives in fiscal year 2017, which end- guidelines or performance metrics,” explore options for making our ex- the new tracks are on creativity and way uncovered $2.3 million in hid- ed June 30, 2016. Galloway said. “These payments ecutive performance practices more e-commerce. We have also added a den payments and incentives to top Excessive vehicle allowances must be included in compensation effective, with any changes fully vet- new career, networking, and profes- administrators, including $1.2 mil- and retention bonuses, relocation figures released to taxpayers so ted with the Board of Curators.” sional development fair for the gen- lion in incentives awarded to 18 ex- payments, and housing allowanc- they know how their money is be- Choi also announced a compre- eral public free of charge. We will ecutives and administrators over the es were also criticized in the audit. ing spent.” hensive review of all elements of feature seven sessions on career past three years. According to the report, “Approxi- UM System President Mun Choi compensation for UM System ex- development.” While the UM System can use mately $407,000 in vehicle allow- took office March 1, days before the ecutives. The review will be in con- The new Career and Profession- incentives according to Board of Cu- ance payments were made to 18 top audit release. The following Friday, junction with the UM System vice al Development Fair is from 9 a.m. to rators’ (BOC) Collected Rules and executives and administrators in Choi announced that the executive president for human resources and 2 p.m. on April 12. Attendees will be Regulations 20.130 and the budget 2015 and 2016. Many administra- performance incentive program will begin immediately. able to meet with a variety of par- approved by the BOC, there was a tors received more than $1,200 per would be eliminated. Choi said in Chancellor Loftin resigned from ticipating companies. The fair is lack of transparency in how the month in vehicle allowance pay.” his first available press conference, his position in November 2015. The sponsored by 314 Digital and Social compensation was earned, making More than $800,000 was discovered “As the state’s premier public uni- continued on page 3 Media Club–St. Louis. Over 90 speakers are scheduled during the event from companies University Program Board Sets Up Escape that include Buzzfeed, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, and more. Speaker topics include engag- Room to Keep Students Engaged on Campus ing millennials and generation z, the future of marketing, and cybersecu- Leah Jones the executive chair of the UPB. She a group from their sorority, Alpha the skills that they group hoped to rity. The full list of speaker bios and Features Editor said that first and foremost, she Xi Delta. hone in the escape room connect- their topics can be found on the con- hoped that the students would have Cistrump expressed her excite- ed back to Alpha Xi Delta. “We do ference website. The exhibitor hall scape the Room PC games took fun while completing the event, but ment before she and her sisters went bonding, leadership—basically [Al- will be open both days for attendees Eoff in the 1990s. More recent- that there are a lot of teamwork ex- into the room. “I can’t wait. It looks pha Xi Delta] is just there to help us to walk around and learn about the ly, the games have been extracted ercises that students complete while like a lot of fun. I’m pretty happy realize our potential in our next ex- different businesses showcased at into offline spaces, and real-world escaping from the room. The event that our sister Madison invited us pedition in life,” she said. the conference. escape the room experiences have also encouraged students to stay on up here. Otherwise, I would prob- While the Alpha Xi Delta sis- Drake said, “Small to large busi- appeared all over the country, in- campus after class time. ably be sitting at home and not do- ters built on existing friendships ness enterprises will find something cluding in St. Louis. Now, the es- “We picked the time because it’s ing anything. So it’s pretty fantastic.” and relationships, Henning said at this conference as well as those cape the room experience has come before night classes but kind of as she said. “We are going to be locked that the event also helped peo- in the B2B or B2C space. We care- to the University of Missouri–St. afternoon classes are wrapping up. in a room, and we are going to try to ple forge new connections as well. fully planned the agendas accord- Louis. So, [it] keeps [students] engaged on work together to get out of it.” “Our first group that just finished ingly. There are also sessions for all The University Program Board campus, doing something that they Sansom explained, “As a sister- were mostly strangers, I think. A levels from beginners to advanced. (UPB) held an escape room to chal- can connect back to UMSL, back hood, we have to work together, and couple of them were friends, but All attendees are guaranteed to hear lenge UMSL students to use their to UPB, and then also getting that this is a great example of working on they all just showed up at the same the latest practices and innovations critical thinking skills and build teamwork component too,” Hen- teamwork. ... We have to work as a time and ended up going and being around digital and social media teamwork on March 7 at 4 p.m. in ning said. team to solve puzzles and clues ... to a team together,” she said. “[So, they marketing and communications. the Century Rooms of the Milleni- Samantha Sansom, sophomore, get out of the room. It is building on were] building teamwork, building Attendees will learn the way indus- um Student Center. Kaitlin Hen- business, and Shanna Cistrump, leadership.” friendship, and just having fun here try leaders such as Facebook, Buzz- ning, senior, psychology, serves as sophomore, psychology, came with Cistrump spoke about how all of continued on page 6 continued on page 3 What’s Inside:

March Madness, pg 4 ‘Cure for Wellness’, pg 5 Vickers Graduation, pg 6 Greitens Editorial, pg 7 2 March 13, 2017 CURRENT STAFF

EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Kat Riddler Managing Editor Lori Dresner News Editor Lori Dresner Features Editor Leah Jones Sports Editor Lance Jordan A&E Editor Daniel Stawhun Opinions Editor Nathan Watson Copy Editors Zachary Lee Janeece Woodson Staff Writers Sean Rolwing Michelle Reynolds

DESIGN Design Editor Giuseppe Vitellaro Photo Editor Now hiring! Web Editor Leah Jones Multimedia Editor Aleeah Harden Cartoonist/Artists Math Problem of the Week Amanda Royer Mike Diliberto There were no correct guesses last week. BUSINESS Business Manager Jasmine Walker Advertising Director Michael Plumb This week’s puzzle: A standard deck of 52 cards consists of 13 ranks Ad Representative Now hiring! (2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace) each from four suits (Clubs, Distribution Manager Now hiring! Diamonds, Hearts, Spades). A five-card poker hand consists of five cards Social Media Director Victoria Bauer Archivist from a standard deck. How many five-card hands contain a three-of-a- Zachary Lee kind? (A three-of-a-kind consists of three cards of the same rank, with the remaining two cards each of different ranks.)

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he following is a series of dai- responded to a peace disturbance Tly crime and incident reports call regarding a dispute between issued by the University of Missou- roommates at University Meadows. ri–St. Louis Police Department be- At 12:48 p.m. an UMSL student re- tween March 1 and March 8. ported that a fraudulent banking March 1: At 10:55 a.m. two ve- transaction had occurred after the hicles were involved in an auto ac- student accepted an illegitimate on- cident in the West Drive Garage. line job. At 4:30 p.m. UMSL PD was There was minor damage and no called in to assist the Bel-Ridge Po- injuries. At 12:30 p.m. a set of keys lice Department regarding property found in the Social Sciences and damage to concrete Greek letters at Business Building (SSB) was turned the Sigma Tau Gamma house. At 5:15 in to UMSL PD and held for safe- p.m. UMSL PD took an information- keeping; the owner was notified. al report regarding accidental dam- March 2: At 3:15 p.m. UMSL PD age to the front door of the Sigma took an informational report from a Pi house. At 6:50 p.m. an UMSL stu- student who reported that a fraud- dent reported that a license plate ulent job opening had been posted had been stolen from their car in on a career service website. At 10:37 Lot E. At 11:15 p.m. UMSL PD re- p.m. a key and a garage door open- sponded to a peace disturbance call er were found by UMSL PD at the regarding a loud party at Universi- RIDDLER/THE CURRENT KAT Patient Care Center and held for ty Meadows; the party disbanded Bustling exhibitor hall at last year’s MDMC. safekeeping. without incident. March 3: At 9:12 p.m. two ve- March 5 to March 6: No inci- hicles were involved in an auto ac- dents were reported on these dates. Digital Marketing Conference cident in the West Drive Garage. March 7: At 11:43 p.m. UMSL There was minor damage and no PD was called in to assist the St. injuries. At 1:36 p.m. UMSL PD dis- Louis County Police Department Returns Bigger Than Ever covered a deceased student at Man- with a distraught passenger on the sion Hill Apartments; the incident UMSL North Metrolink platform. continued from page 1 questions from the audience. Pinterest, and others. At the confer- was a sudden death, and no foul March 8: At 8:30 a.m. a non- Feed, Twitter, and GoDaddy engage Changes were also made to the ence, the selected companies will play was involved. At 5:06 p.m. a UMSL student who was handing internally and externally.” startup competition this year. Start- have the opportunity to pitch their cell phone that was reported miss- out music CDs in the Millennium There will also be an Executive up companies applied and went startup to a target market and 10 ing by an UMSL student was found Student Center was escorted off Round Table discussion for individ- through a Skype interview process panelist judges from 10 companies, by UMSL PD at the J.C. Penney Con- campus. At 8:39 p.m. a laptop found uals with director-level job titles or prior to the conference. Five start- including from Google, Facebook, ference Center; the item was held in SSB was turned in to UMSL PD above with an additional ticket price ups were then chosen to receive and Microsoft for a chance to win for safekeeping. and held for safekeeping. of $49. This 50-seat limited discus- two conference passes, free parking $5,000 cash sponsored by Purina March 4: At 3:25 a.m. UMSL PD sion will be moderated by Forrester for the weekend, four food truck and UMSL Accelerate. Research and will include other ex- vouchers for both days, a free dis- The State of Digital Media Mar- ecutives from Return Path, Yahoo!, play booth, discounted hotel ac- keting Conference was founded by Oracle, Microsoft, and more for one commodations, and access to select UM System Audit hour with another hour open to speakers from Facebook, Google, continued on page 8 Report Released continued from page 1 work on behalf of the university or Graduate School Hosts Open audit showed that he continued to its students.” receive his salary of $459,000 for six President Choi’s initial state- months after his resignation, when ment about the audit focused on Forum to Hear Student Concerns he was performing no duties of the transparency and the future. “The position. UM System strives to be more ac- Lori Dresner goes out to all the graduate students, brought up the issue of limited park- In June 2016, after he stopped countable and transparent in its News Editor so whoever wants to come and talk ing on campus. Harris said that the receiving his salary as chancellor, stewardship of public resources,” can come.” possibility of adopting a five-day Chancellor Hank Foley approved President Choi said. “We will use he graduate school at the Uni- A few students showed up to the campus has been one solution pro- Loftin for the newly created posi- the audit report to continue improv- Tversity of Missouri–St. Louis open forum on Friday to express posed to reduce those constraints. tion of the director of national se- ing our business processes and our hosted an open forum to hear grad- concerns relative to their respective “[A] solution is to try to spread curity research development. This operations.” uate students’ concerns about issues departments as well as general is- the classes out so that not everyone new position came with a salary of Governor Eric Greitens’ Board on campus on March 10, in room sues on campus. A graduate student is trying to be here at the same time $344,000. This amount was higher of Curators nominees Darryl Chat- 202 of the J.C. Penney Building. in the biology department voiced a to take courses,” said Harris. “The than Loftin’s supervisors and was 31 man, Jamie Farmer, and Jeff Lay- Topics discussed at the forum concern that his department is lack- other perceived advantage of that is percent more than the highest paid man were questioned by the the included parking, the concerted ef- ing a professor to teach an upper when you get into your upper divi- research administrator on campus. Senate Gubernatorial Appointments fort to adopt a five-day schedule, level statistics course, though it is a sion courses when there aren’t that The contract for the position Committee about the audit findings. and the possibility of course shar- required course. many scheduling options … students also had a $100,000 retention bo- Chatman brought up the fact that ing across campuses. Harris said that the solution to can run into conflicts where they nus, a $15,600 per year luxury vehi- the BOC might not know the com- Wesley Harris, interim provost lack of availability for certain cours- need two courses, but they’re being cle allowance, and a $35,000 annual petitive figures for the incentives for graduate studies and research es could come down to course shar- taught at the same time. Spreading stipend with no restrictions on use. and compensation programs to the and professor in the department of ing across the four UM campuses them out over the day is thought to Loftin was given “developmental extent that individual universities chemistry, moderated the forum. if the courses needed are offered alleviate that kind of problem.” leave” to continue traveling the re- do. St. Louis Attorney Chatman said, Harris explained that the open online. He noted that the first step, Harris said that about 100 stu- mainder of the year with no clear “We do know something is broken, forums began last fall as an outlet however, would be to try to find an dents showed up to the first meet- objectives or deliverables for the though, on a lot of levels.” for graduate students to express instructor on campus who has the ing, though recent meetings have position while using his salary and President Choi initially released concerns about issues on campus. expertise to teach such a course. been more sparse. $50,000 travel budget. in his official statement an explana- “I had gone into that [first] “When students tried to take According to the graduate “These decisions demonstrate tion of some of the incentives. “Our meeting sort of expecting some kind courses on another campus, histor- school homepage, graduate stu- poor judgment and a lack of ac- executive compensation program is of student council kind of structure ically there’s been administrative dents compose nearly 22 percent of countability in almost every aspect critical to our capacity to attract and for grad students,” explained Har- hurdles and roadblocks. But there’s UMSL’s student body and study in of the former chancellor’s resig- retain top leaders in what is an ex- ris. “And that meeting was pretty much more of an atmosphere these 30 master’s programs, 14 doctoral nation and transition to a new po- tremely competitive national higher well represented. The consensus days that we’ve got to get past all programs, and two education spe- sition,” Galloway said. “System education market,” Choi said. “Con- was that they didn’t really want to that. I think that they’re anticipating cialist programs, and work toward leaders must be called on to explain sistent with the audit report’s rec- elect representatives or have coun- that there’s going to be a lot more various graduate certificates. how it makes sense to pay almost ommendation, the UM System will cils; they just wanted to continue to of that [course sharing] going on The next open forum will be half a million dollars over the course continue to establish objective exec- have open meetings ... so now every as budgets on all the campuses are held on April 14 at 3 p.m. in J.C. of a year to an employee who was re- utive performance goals.” month, we designate a Friday and shrinking,” he explained. Penney Room 202 and is open to all sponsible for completing no actual schedule a room, and the invitation Another graduate student graduate students. 4 sports March 13, 2017 ABC to Crown March Madness Champions COURTESY OF UMSL ATHLETICS OF UMSL COURTESY Freshman Emma Thorngren takes runner up in the Las Vegas Classic on March 5. Triton Sports Recap, March 5–10 Lance Jordan work of Nick Ulrey, senior, crimi- Also on this day, the softball Sports Editor nal justice, and Tanner Hudson, se- team won another two matchups. nior, biochemistry, who brought the First up the team faced off against n March 5 the University of game to a tie, keeping UMSL alive in Mercyhurst. It was the 6-run fourth Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf the matchup a bit longer. inning by the Tritons that helped O COLLEGIANS BLACK OF ASSOCIATED COURTESY team held a tie for sixth place in an On March 7, the baseball team them pull away to an eventual 10-3 ABC hosts the March Madness 5-on-5 tournament this Thursday, March 16. 18-team field as part of the Las Ve- faced off against Cedarville, their win. In game two of the day, an RBI gas Desert Classic. second matchup in the Clearwater double in the fourth and an RBI sin- Lance Jordan yeah, I want to pay my dues.” The women’s golf team also Invitational. The Tritons were able gle in the fifth allowed UMSL to de- Sports Editor Last year, Fields was elected played the Las Vegas Desert Classic to score three unanswered runs feat Minnesota Duluth, 2-0. as president after severing as their on March 5, accumulating a score through the sixth and eighth innings The baseball team secured an- n March 16 the Associated events coordinator. of 318. The team led the scoreboard to win 7-5. The win was big for the other win on March 8. The team OBlack Collegians (ABC) will The March Madness tourna- with Lee University and Regis Uni- team as it was the first win of their was able to pull off a 17-6 victory host a 5-on-5 March Madness–style ment will have basic basketball versity following in second and third 2017 season. against Oakland City due in large basketball tournament at the Rec- rules. There will be 10 minutes per respectively. Emma Thorngren, March 7 also saw the softball part to four RBIs from Derrick reation and Wellness Center from 6 game, depending on the number of freshman, business, was the indi- team face two opponents, securing Freeman, freshman, supply chain p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on courts one and teams entered. The highest scoring vidual leader after day one with 75. victories against them both. First up management. two. team will advance once the time has The women’s golf team kept the mo- was against Walsh University, whom March 9 saw the baseball team’s “I love playing basketball,” expired in the matchup. Ties are set- mentum going into day two of the the Tritons beat 5-1. The first inning two-game winning streak come to said Brandi Fields, junior, nurs- tled with a 30 second overtime play. tournament. The Tritons turned in a saw UMSL score two runs, one from an end while up against Minnesota ing. “I used to play in high school. Last year, the tournament ran 611, just two strokes behind the tour- Serena Olson, sophomore, account- Crookston. The team attempted to I stopped in my senior year just be- 3-on-3 teams instead of the 5-on-5 nament winners. Thorngren would ing, with a home run and the second rally back from a 6-0 lead from Min- cause I knew I was going to school teams introduced this year. be the runner-up of the event, while from Alex Stupek, senior, nursing, nesota at the bottom of the eighth. for nursing and eventually knew I “We had a lot of people come Maxi Roth, sophomore, internation- after Erin Walker, senior, elementa- They came up just shy of two runs would have to stop at the collegiate out [last year]. This year I decided al business, came in third place. ry special education, hit an RBI dou- that would have allowed them to level.” Fields is the current presi- to make it a 5-on-5 just because I The men’s golf team returned ble to allow Stupek to score. secure the victory. UMSL fell 6-5 to dent of ABC and spoke to The Cur- felt like it would attract more peo- to the course March 6 and turned Ryan Logan, senior, business, Minnesota Crookston. rent on why the organization chose ple. So we’ll see how this year goes,” in a team score of 567. This was the kept the momentum going with an On March 10, the baseball team to run this event for a second year. Fields said. “Next year, I’ll probably second best 36-hole score in the RBI double to make the game 3-0. looked to get back to their win- “Basically out of my passion for suggest to the board a 3-on-3 part or program’s history. The team would Sara Kern, senior, business market- ning ways against Ohio Valley in a basketball. I always look for an ex- a 5-on-5 part, and you can choose secure fourth place as the West ing, would secure the team their fi- rematch from the March 6 game. cuse to play. I don’t really get to go which one you want to do. Depend- Florida men’s team were the victors nal two runs of the matchup during The Tritons would score 17 runs up to the Rec too often because of ing on how this one goes.” of the tournament, just 19 strokes the third and fifth innings. to lead them to a 17-10 victory. The my schedule, but this is one of the Registration is closed for the ahead of UMSL. In the matchup with Grand Val- Tritons led the game after the first times that I do. And it worked last event, but that should not stop any Also on March 6, The UMSL ley State, UMSL was able to secure two innings. Ohio Valley attempt- year, so we’re continuing it,” said student or community member baseball team faced Ohio Valley in a 2-0 win after Stupek made it home ed a comeback in fourth inning, but Fields who joined the organization from coming out and cheering on the Jack Russell Stadium in Clear- after Kern’s RBI double in the sec- UMSL was quick to recover with her freshman year in 2014. competing teams at no cost. water, Fla., as part of the Clearwa- ond inning. Finally, Annie Kroeger, three runs on two hits. In the fifth “There was a list of organiza- “It’s just another event. You can ter Invitational. In the first match freshman, pre-dental, would come and sixth inning, Ohio Valley would tions they had in the orientation come out and just get away from the of the Invitational, the Tritons came across the plate in the fifth inning gain five unanswered runs, bringing packet, so I was going through everyday academic obligations that up short by just one hit after a close- after an RBI groundout from Reagan them closer the lead. The Tritons the list highlighting the ones that you have,” Fields said. ly contested matchup. The Tritons Osborn, sophomore, nursing. would gain one run at the bottom sounded interesting to me, and this For more information on the scored three runs at the top of the On March 8, the women’s ten- of the sixth, bringing the game to a one stuck out,” Fields said. “I also March Madness 5-on-5 Basket- ninth to bring the matchup to a tie nis team took all nine matches in 10-8 Triton lead. UMSL would fire had a cousin who went here and told ball Tournament and other events of 11-11. The game would go into a UMSL’s home court, defeating Lin- back though with seven straight me about the organization. She was hosted by the Associated Black 10th inning, where the matchup was denwood University and extending runs in the seventh. on the executive board one year. So Collegians, visit facebook.com/ decided by Ohio Valley. It was the their record to 4-0. I kind of saw it out for myself, went associatedblackcollegians/ to a couple of events, and I was like, WANT TO READ THE CURRENT ON YOUR PHONE? 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Michelle Reynolds “A Cure for Wellness” is rated R for Staff Writer disturbing violent content and im- Sean Rolwing ages, and includes some sexual con- Staff Writer tent involving assault, nudity, and language. ark and beautifully twisted. Despite its complexity and use of DI’m not talking about a dimly graphic images, the saving grace of lit staircase, I’m talking about the this film was the intensity of the ac- latest movie: “A Cure for Wellness.” tors’ performances. Dane DeHaan, Nevertheless, you’ll feel yourself de- who took the part of Lockhart, cap- scending into a horrifying madness tivated the audience with the re- of its own creation as you watch alism of his work. His emotional layer after layer of this story unfold. reactions always seemed authen- From the director who brought you tic, unlike many actors of the hor- the 2002 movie “The Ring,” Gore ror genre. Another pleasant surprise Verbinski now presents a bold new was the performance of Jason Isaa- mystery that with every ticking cs as the owner and director of the minute sucks you deeper into the wellness center. Although his role picturesque and haunting world he wasn’t shown in any of the film’s created. With a name like “Gore,” extensive advertising, the amount you know the mystery has to be of work that he put into the movie chilling. was self-evident: He stole away your Released on February 17, “A Cure attention every time he entered the for Wellness” follows Lockhart, a frame. Even lesser-known actress company man rising to the upper Mia Goth competed for attention echelons of the business world, who FOX OF 20TH CENTURY COURTESY and successfully portrayed inno- is sent to retrieve his company’s Dane DeHaan stars as Lockhart, a young executive sent to retrieve his company’s CEO from a mysterious “wellness center.” cence amidst evil while simultane- CEO from a mysterious “wellness den underneath, every scene of in a dentist’s office. It is this contrast “A Cure for Wellness” is com- ously emanating an air of secrecy center” nestled in a remote village the movie is shockingly beautiful. between the two that makes each plex in thought, almost a little too and eeriness. of the Swiss Alps. As he arrives, he Stunning. Marvelous. Astonishing. shot, whether it is of a Swiss sunset complex at times, leaving some It is apparent that, following is greeted by golden, sunlit lawns There are not enough words to de- or a burning mansion, so unsettling. scratching their heads. If asked to his recent flop, “The Lone Ranger,” and laughing, contented patients. scribe the breathtaking scenery of This builds ceaselessly, culminating summarize this movie in one word, Verbinski attempted to reach back However, Lockhart soon comes to this movie. Filmed in Germany, this in a dramatic ending reminiscent of that word would be “confusion.” to his roots in the horror genre with suspect that the miraculous treat- movie is a treat for the eyes, with classic horror movies from an earli- Verbinski took what could have been this carefully crafted tale. Whether ments are not what they may seem. each scene feeling like it could be a er generation. a simple plot and somehow made he accomplished this is difficult to While trying to unravel the center’s screensaver. “A Cure for Wellness” is lengthy it ridiculously complicated, leav- determine. Receiving only a 40% on terrifying secrets, Lockhart begins It is a far cry from the visually at 146 minutes, which feels every bit ing many questions unanswered. Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.6 out of 10 to believe that his own sanity may disturbing images of your average as long as it sounds. But although However, even though this gothic on IMDB, “A Cure for Wellness” is be at stake. Indeed, he soon finds slasher film. In fact, throughout the the plot is drawn out and paced a masterpiece is extremely complex, definitely far from “family-friend- himself diagnosed with the same majority of the film, it is rare to find little slowly at times, its intensity I feel the more times you watch it, ly” and will not be everybody’s cup curious illness trapping all of the something openly terrifying. In- keeps you drawn in, and its mystery the more you will pick up on clues of tea. However, if you like beauti- patients within its walls. Oblivious stead, it is the ever-growing sense only keeps growing. Small details you missed the first time. fully disturbing plots with equally to the evils of their new home, they of unease hidden underneath the are constantly dropped to the au- Also, while many people enjoy beautiful scenery, this movie is sure all insist that they are sick and are in beauty of the images that causes the dience throughout, all building to- this mystery movie, the last 20 min- to please. need of “The Cure,” which only the audience to feel so much dramatic ward something greater, even if that utes could make some viewers angry center can provide. tension. The feeling is similar to that something can be a little unclear at and uncomfortable, so please care- Regardless of the darkness hid- horrible pain in your gut as you wait times. fully read the rating for this movie. ARTS CALENDAR COURTESY OF THE TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ARTS PERFORMING OF THE TOUHILL COURTESY & SCHUSTER SIMON OF ELLIE BALK COURTESY

From March 16 through March 19, UMSL Theatre & Cin- Left Bank Books will host a reading by Pushcart-winning On March 19, muralist and art educator Ellie Balk will lead ema Arts will present the award winning musical “The author Susan Perabo on March 16 at 7:00 p.m. Perabo, a lecture and interactive art installation at the Contem- Wiz” at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Written by who has previously published two collections of short sto- porary Art Museum St. Louis. The event is the latest of- William F. Brown with music by Charlie Smalls, “The Wiz” ries (“Who I Was Supposed To Be” and “Why They Run fering in the museum’s Take 5 adult education series. Balk reimagines Lyman Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard The Way They Do”), will read from and discuss her new was born in St. Louis but lived in Brooklyn for 12 years, un- of Oz,” filtering the classic children’s tale through a mod- novel, “The Fall of Lisa Bellow.” The following is taken from til returning to St. Louis in 2015. Her art focuses on math- ern, African American perspective. Musical numbers in Simon & Schuster: “‘The Fall of Lisa Bellow’ is edgy and ematics and complex systems. By incorporating readable “The Wiz” range in influence from soul to hip-hop to rock. original, a hair-raising exploration of the ripple effects of data into her pieces, she invites viewers to “make sense” The musical will take place in the Anheuser-Busch perfor- an unthinkable crime. It is a dark, beautifully rendered, of her work by reading it in the same way that one might mance hall. The performances on Thursday, Friday, and and gripping novel about coping, about coming-of-age, read a graph. Sunday Studio: Mural Art with Ellie Balk will Saturday begin at 7:30 p.m. The performance on Sunday and about forgiveness.” Perabo will sign copies of the book take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets to the event are afternoon begins at 2:00 p.m. General Admission tickets after the reading. This event is free and open to the public. $10. are $20; student tickets are $10. 6 features March 13, 2017 Amelioration, Graduation, and Vacation: UMSL Mother and Daughter Donna and Ashlie Vickers

Leah Jones found time around her busy life as a be made with Donna’s all-purpose Features Editor nurse, mother, and wife to become seasoning, they will also be free of an ordained minister, create and additives and MSG and contain lit- onna Vickers, senior, sociol- bottle her own all-purpose season- tle sodium. Dogy, with a minor in nonprofit ing, start a business called Simply Even with all of these accom- administration, and her daughter, Cooking With Donna around her plishments, Donna was not finished. Ashlie Vickers, senior, business ad- cooking products, self-publish a She returned to school in 2014 to ministration in supply chain and cookbook entitled “Meals Seasoned pursue her B.A. in sociology with a analytics, know that there is always With Love,” and found Donna’s minor in nonprofit administration. room for improvement. Both have Restoration Diner and Community “I became ill. I was disabled, and worked tirelessly to improve them- Outreach Center (DRDCOC). She so then the wheels started turning selves, their communities, the pro- continues to serve as the organiza- about what to do next, and this was cesses at their jobs, and even boom tion’s executive director. “We serve part of my ‘what-to-do-next,’” Don- boxes. The mother-daughter team the underserved in the communi- na said. will both celebrate their achieve- ty,” she said, citing some of the or- While Donna hopes that her mi- ments and graduate together this ganization’s charitable activities, nor in nonprofit administration will upcoming May. such as doing back-to-school give- help her reach her ultimate goals Their graduation comes during aways, adopting families at the hol- for DRDCOC, her decision to pur- an exciting year in both of their idays, providing meals for families sue sociology was inspired by another great servant: Dr. Martin Luther “It’s your own education. Don’t let it King Jr. Donna visited a museum while on a trip to Atlanta. “They be norms or standards that stop you had [an exhibit] for Dr. Martin Lu- ther King Jr., and they had all of his from doing what you want to do.” accomplishments listed, and I just looked down at the little metal plate lives. “She’s turning 30 this year, on Thanksgiving, participating in that was next to the exhibit and it which is a big milestone. I’m turn- Toys for Tots, and running a cloth- said he received a degree in sociol- ing 50, which is a big milestone, so ing closet to provide people in need ogy, and I said, ‘Oh, okay, that’s what it’s kind of a big year,” Donna said. with free clothes. I will get my degree in,’ and now I’m “We are celebrating!” The website for DRDCOC states here,” Donna laughed. The two began attending the that the organization’s mission is Donna sees her degrees working University of Missouri–St. Louis at not only to meet the basic needs together to help her more effective- different times, and Ashlie attends of the underprivileged in St. Louis ly serve her community and those school part-time around her full- but also to “restore love, hope, dig- around her. “I enjoy the ability to LEAH JONES / THE CURRENT time job, so the two did not know nity, responsibility, and the desire serve,” she said. “That’s who I am. Ashlie Vickers and her mother, Donna, are graduating this year. that their graduations would coin- to dream and achieve such dreams ... I like both aspects [of my degree]. cide until recently. While both ex- by teaching immediate and long- The sociology helps me to serve by even before coming to UMSL. Ash- understand what supply chain and pressed excitement, Ashlie was a term life skills that will ultimate- understanding people, and then the lie works as a buyer at PLZ Aerosci- analytics is,” she said. “High school little more cautious with her enthu- ly improve their situation,” and to nonprofit allows me to be hands-on, ence, a large aerosol manufacturer students have never heard of it. ... So siasm at first. “I wasn’t sure what provide nonjudgmental services, and I’m really a hands-on [person] in Pacific, Mo., but she said that she getting that degree allows me to give was going to happen,” she said. “[I regardless of race, creed, religion, ... but I want to understand the peo- knew that she would need to get a that information back to people.” was concerned that] we were going and gender. ple, so the two [degrees] merge to- degree to further advance to direc- While both mother and daugh- to miss each other’s graduation.” “My long-term goals for that gether with my ability to cook and tor, vice president, or COO level in ter have excelled at everything that Self-described as a servant at is to actually have a complete cen- ... those things ... brewed up to the her career. “After doing really well they have set their mind to, their heart, Donna has dedicated her ter up and operating where we can perfect storm.” at work, I decided that I needed to journeys have not been without life to helping improve both health serve those who are hungry for free Like her mother, Ashlie also go back and get a degree so that I challenges. As someone who ana- and social problems in the commu- in an actual restaurant-type setting,” works to improve things, has ex- could really get where I wanted to lyzes the effectiveness of processes nity around her. Donna previous- Donna said. While the meals will be celled in all of her pursuits, and has go,” she said. and systems, Ashlie noted that there ly worked as a nurse, though she judgement-free, since the meals will worked hard to achieve her goals UMSL’s Supply Chain and Ana- are some unique challenges for adult lytics homepage cites supply chain students. “I want to get the informa- and analytics as the most recom- tion that I need and I want to be able Escape the Room, But Stay at UMSL mended major by payscale.com. to walk out of the door and be able “The degree gives you the knowl- to apply that information. A lot of continued from page 1 tainment, is designed to get a group bers entered the room, Cistrump edge of understanding the theory the times the teachings that you get on campus.” focused on leadership and team considered what would happen behind supply chain, so it gives you are geared toward people who just Henning said the members of building as they work together us- if they were unable to escape the that knowledge base,” Ashlie said. came out of [high school], which is UPB could have set up the escape ing the available tools combined room. “I’m assuming, I’m hoping, “I am not just very numbers fo- perfectly [fine]. ... But you have this room themselves, but they instead with logic to escape the room in a set that they will let us out. ... I’m pret- cused but increased productivity fo- entire base of students who are now chose to have a group called Cam- period of time,” the website states. ty sure it would cost a lot of money cused, and I like efficiencies. I like to coming back as adults, and I think pus Escapes set up the room. “They Henning said that UPB got into to keep us in there as long as it might see people do better at whatever the that’s a challenge,” Ashlie explained. have their own plot and story and contact with Campus Escapes at a take to get us out,” she laughed. task is at hand. So that is why supply “You have to start tailoring some of lots of items in the room already,” conference. “We were already kind According to Campus Escapes’ chain fits me. There are so many op- that [teaching] towards that stu- Henning explained. of looking for an escape room. So, website, teams who do not com- portunities in supply chain that you dent base because it is a large stu- Campus Escapes, which op- once we met this group, it just kind plete the challenge still get group can make a difference for the com- dent base.” erates as a part of a larger group of seemed like a perfect match,” she pictures, as well as a post-game talk pany, whether it’s increasing sales Donna said that she has had called Kirkland Productions, of- said. about how they could have accom- or it’s increasing productivity on minimal challenges during her time fers two storylines for their room Henning continued to explain plished their task. Teams that do the bottom line, but just increasing at UMSL. “I don’t see that I have had escapes. The one that UPB held on how events like the Escape the complete the task also get a picture, processes,” Ashlie explained. “I’ve ... a challenge because I have flexi- Tuesday was called, “The Mystery Room are a part of UPB’s larger mis- though their picture comes with always been able to take something bility and I have a big support team,” on Mount Olympus,” and casts par- sion on campus. “Our purpose as an bragging rights. and say ‘Okay, how can I make this she said. “It has been almost a clear ticipants as descendants of Greek organization is to provide events on The UPB will host many other better?’ so supply chain fits.” shot. I just kind of went straight gods who attempt to usurp power campus that meet all of the needs of fun and educational events on cam- Donna corroborated that Ash- through it ... except for math. But I on Mount Olympus by taking Zeus’ the students. We want to have fun pus during the rest of the semes- lie has always worked to improve overcame that one too!” lightning bolt while he is away at a events like this, but we want to have ter, including hosting Trevor Noah things. Donna said that when Ashlie “The fuel for me has been first, festival. Players must bribe Charon, educational events. ... We want to with special guest Hasan Minhaj in was about 12 years old, she and her my husband, my daughters, who the mythical Greek ferryman, with have supportive events, so things the Blanche M. Touhill Performing husband bought Ashlie a boom box. have helped me tremendously along a gold coin within the allotted 25 like the spirituality program that Arts Center on April 29. While there While the boom box played music, the way,” Donna continued. “Every- minutes. we are having next week,” she said. are currently four board members, it was not capable of recording peo- one has been so supportive of me go- According to Campus Escapes’ “Basically [we are] trying to plan a Henning said that next year they ple singing; that is, until Ashlie got ing back to school. A lot of people website, the other Escape the Room lot of events for students on cam- will expand to seven board mem- a hold of it. “I still don’t know what say, ‘Well, you are already a nurse, theme is called “The Philosopher.” pus, so that they have something to bers. To find out about these events I did to this day,” Ashlie laughed. “It what are you going back to school Like Sansom, Cistrump, and Hen- do here and then generally to have and to find out more about the UPB, was a new item at that point!” for?’ and sometimes, it used to throw ning, the website also cites the po- some kind of purpose to the event check out their Triton Sync page at While Ashlie has always been me back, [and I would ask] ‘Why am tential for building skills crucial to as well, to help them grow in their orgsync.com/59711/chapter. You can good at rearranging things to make I going back to school?’ But I had to students’ success later in life. “This college experience.” also find them on Facebook at www. them work more efficiently, she, like pull the whole thing together. ... My activity, besides being great enter- Before the Alpha Xi Delta mem- facebook.com/umslUPB?ref=hl. her mother, also hopes to give back biggest push [has been] proving to to her community. “People don’t continued on page 8 March 13, 2017 opinions 7 The Alternative to a Free Press In Defense of the Is Propaganda, Governor English Major

Kat Riddler Daniel Strawhun the context of our shallow, extro- Editor-in-Chief A&E Editor verted, and materialistic culture, it certainly is not. his week the “St. Louis hat is your major? All col- A degree in English will not di- TPost-Dispatch” and the “Kansas Wlege students have had to an- rectly contribute to the develop- City Star” took the unprecedented swer this trite, timeworn question ment of infrastructure, technology, step of running a joint editorial. The at least once during their academic medicine, nor anything else that is topic of their concern was the lack careers. And while the banality of practical and external. That is be- of transparency on the part of the the question itself is enough to make cause the study of English (and, administration of Missouri Gover- some people cringe, we English ma- more broadly, the humanities) is a nor Eric Greitens. jors—that is, those of us who have fundamentally introverted pursuit Taking a move from the Donald given ourselves to the study of liter- focused on the development of the Trump playbook, Missouri’s new ature and rhetoric—have additional self, and the resultant primary val- Governor steadfastly refuses to re- cause for recoil. That is because our ue of such a pursuit never escapes lease financial details about who answer to the question is inevitably the self. A degree in English is there- is funding his frequent flights to met with a further question: “En- fore worthless in the context of Washington, D.C. or who donated glish? What are you going to do with American populist culture because the funds for his lavish inaugura- THAT?” it serves the individual while offer- tion celebration. He also emulates We all have different ways of ing little or no benefit to the masses. the President in his disdain for the responding to this incredulous in- So no—as far as the current cul- press and refuses to hold press con- terlocutor, who perhaps for a brief ture is concerned, we are not going ferences or grant interviews. to “do” anything Instead, Greitens chooses to We are not going to “do” with our English communicate through Facebook degrees. A de- and Twitter, where he can careful- anything with our English degree, gree in English ly craft his message and control his that is, unless becoming an serves the indi- own image. educated member of society vidual, not the The Governor posted a pic- collective. We ture on social media of himself on capable of well-formed, ought to be clear the phone in his office fist-pump- perspicacious thought is and forthright ing into the air in celebration. The GREITENS OF GOVERNOR COURTESY considered “doing something.” about this rather photo explained he had just heard Governor Greiten shows off his signature move in these ostensibly posed photos. than attempt to that a company was going to bring moment thought we had simply justify our introverted choices with some new jobs to Kansas City be- mispronounced the word “engi- an extroverted system of values. cause Missouri had passed the leg- neering.” Some of us are quick to Furthermore, when faced with islation for “Right-To-Work.” The cite the practical applications of a this question, we ought to point out post was February 10, and he had degree in English: editing, techni- and object to the speaker’s vulgar signed “Right-to-Work” legislation cal writing, journalism, and law are implication that the pursuit of high- on February 8. First, we have to be- just a few fields in which an acute er education should always be an lieve the company executives made understanding and precise appli- undertaking motivated primarily by a near split-second decision to drop cation of language are paramount. the promise of financial gain. “What everything and move to Missouri Others of us put on self-deprecato- are you going to do with THAT?” is from California. Second, it seems ry airs. “That’s a good question,” we just an oblique way of saying, “What somewhat incredulous that Gover- say, acknowledging that our futures are you going to produce with that nor Greitens just happened to have are indeed unclear. Still others of us (in order to exact compensation)?” a photographer in the room at the claim that we will teach, whether or A degree in English is not a means very moment he got the phone call not we actually intend to. Or we sim- to an end but an end unto itself. The from the company announcing the THE CURRENT ply mumble something vague about university is not a trade school, al- job, causing his completely not-fake, ernor heard about a company that tion: why? Why does he need a grad school, preferring to defer our though the middle-class now largely natural, fist pump in the air to oc- was going to expand in Macon, Mo., secret slush-fund with dark mon- answer to a later date. treats it that way. As English majors, cur. Perhaps he pre-screened the because of all his great pro-growth ey and hidden donors? Why is he What we should say instead, we do not simply seek to learn a call and asked if it was going to be policies. We wondered if that pho- spending so much time in Washing- but unfortunately never do, is that profitable skill that we can perform good news, then asked them to wait tographer has to sit in the corner of ton? It looks to us like he is being we are not going to “do” anything in exchange for compensation; rath- until he could get a photographer the bedroom in the Governor’s man- groomed to run for national office— with our English degree, that is, un- er, we seek to develop our intellect to record the special moment. But sion in case Greitens gets a call in not president just yet. He might less becoming an educated member and emotions for the sake of the de- who wants the pesky press around the middle of the night. even have his eye on the U.S. Sen- of society capable of well-formed, velopment itself. to point out the obvious flaws in a The propaganda machine will ate seat up in 2018. While that may perspicacious thought is considered staged publicity photo opportunity? really crank up now that a new non- seem a rather sudden leap for the “doing something”—which within A few weeks later on February profit founded by Governor Gre- newly elected Governor, Greitens 23, another photo of the Governor iten’s campaign treasurer, A New knows that if you stick around too was posted to Facebook. Again, a Missouri Inc., can start taking mil- long slashing budgets and ducking photographer just happened to be lions of dollars secretly. questions, you might just become present at the very second the Gov- This raises an interesting ques- unpopular. Don’t Mind Your Own Business Nathan Watson tify our behaviors to others is one of into the moral “space of reasons,” Opinions Editor our primary motivations for moral to borrow and slightly modify a action. Knowing that we must hold concept made popular by philoso- We all know somebody who, ourselves accountable to others is pher Wilfrid Sellars. Although Sel- for whatever reason, cannot seem often the only thing that holds us lars used the phrase to refer to the to mind their own damn business. back from doing what is right. nature of knowledge of the natural Whether solicited or not, they are But, even if we are relatively world, it can just as aptly apply to always eager to throw their two “good” people—that is, even if we morality. Knowledge, for Sellars, in- cents into a situation and, more of- do what is right not out of fear of volves “justifying and being able to UMSL Law School Symposium ten than not, their contribution is judgement or punishment, but out justify what one says,” and a similar negatively critical. You have made of a sense of duty—we nonetheless process occurs when we argue with March 16, 2017, 2-4 pm, Millennium Student Center, or are making a mistake in judge- suffer from a number of deficits in a dissenting voice. By engaging in Century Room C ment somewhere, and it is their job moral ability. Even in many cases public (i.e. with at least one other to point this out to you. where we distrust our intuitions person) deliberation with some- RSVP (Encouraged, But Not Required) As annoying as such people may about the rightness of wrongness of body who holds an opposing view- http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/artscience/rsvp.html be, their relentless prying is only an a certain action, further deliberation point, we are committing ourselves exaggerated aspect of an indispens- is likely to serve little benefit if it is to justifying and being able to justify Learn About Law School and Legal Careers able aspect of social interaction. not done correctly. what we do. Like it or not, the characteristic Because of this, it is important Unfortunately, many harbor the For Questions, Contact Grace Derda, 314-516-5007, nosiness of other humans and the that our moral reasoning move be- belief that performing these judge- [email protected] likelihood that we will have to jus- yond internalized deliberation and ments is a bad thing, a sort of inva- 8 News, Features, Opinions March 13, 2017 UMSL MDMC 2017 in April at Union Station

continued from page 3 Facebook, GoDaddy, Forrester, and Drake in 2013 at UMSL. It was a Twitter.” half-day event with speakers who Hanah Brown, senior, market- participated via Google Hangouts in ing, said, “I think it’s important for the J.C. Penney Conference Center. students to attend MDMC because In 2014, the conference expanded to ... this event gives us the chance to a full day and filled the conference learn about new tools, best practic- center. In 2015, the conference out- es, and even different ways to think grew UMSL with the exhibit hall outside of the box for the careers and keynote packed with attendees. we will be jumping into soon. I’m In 2016, the conference moved to St. looking forward to networking with Louis Union Station, doubling the industry professionals and influenc- capacity and attendance of the con- ers, and learning from a different ference. At this time, the conference perspective altogether.” rebranded itself as MDMC. UMSL students can purchase Drake is excited for several ad- discounted tickets with a valid ditions to this year’s conference. He UMSL ID for $50, but only 100 of said, “We have joined forces with these tickets are available. The pass the AR/VR association and have includes access to all keynotes and created the AR/VR Zone within the concurrent sessions, access to the Exhibitor Hall that will feature the exhibitor alley, access to the job latest in AR/VR software and hard- and career fair, morning and af- ware from five different compa- ternoon coffee and snacks, a good- nies. We also will have an opening ie bag, an invitation to the opening night party fully sponsored by Mo- night party, and PowerPoints of all mentum Worldwide, featuring free presentations. Exhibitor Hall passes food and drinks. Our startup com- and Career and Professional Devel- petition is sponsored by Purina and opment Fair passes can be bought UMSL Accelerate. And finally, there seperately. Tickets can be purchased are our prestigious new additions to online at umsldigitalconference. the speaker lineup which include com/. COURTESY OF PERRY DRAKE OF PERRY COURTESY COURTESY OF PERRY DRAKE OF PERRY COURTESY The poster for this year’s MDMC. MDMC logo. ‘Mind Your Business:’ When Privacy Is Detrimental to Moral Behavior

continued from page 7 Should you step in and suggest been encouraged to engage in such And the flip side of this coin is constantly keep guard against the sion of privacy. A number of memes to the shopping parent that their be- reasoning in a relatively impartial that, obviously, you owe the same human tendency towards errors in feed into this belief, including some haviors may not be conducive to the and honest manner) seem to be reasons to yourself and other peo- moral judgement. So, the next time whose original intent was benign. child’s well-being? Should you sug- open to changing their mind. This ple. As a moral agent, you ought to a brown-noser offers their two It is true that we should be without gest to your co-worker, John, that difference is likely attributable to be not only willing, but eager to pro- cents into how you should live your sin before we cast stones at anoth- his money is perhaps well-spent many philosophers’ understanding vide justificatory reasons for your life, welcome their contribution as er sinner; yet asking another sinner saving for his children’s’ futures? of morality as such a constructive behavior. For, even if you trust the an opportunity to engage in the only to give reasons for their actions is Whether you agree or disagree with endeavor, so there is little reason to acuity of your own moral judge- practice that keeps us accountable perhaps what they needed to chal- the actions taken by these imaginary believe that such a change cannot ment, honest engagement with dis- as moral agents. lenge the beliefs that led to their ac- characters is not what’s at issue. No be brought about by others. senting voices is the only way to tions. Imagine the following three matter what your stance on a con- scenarios. troversial issue, you are bound to (1) You are in the supermarket come across people with different when you begin to hear a familiar attitudes and beliefs, and whose be- UMSL Mother-Daughter Duo Will commotion: a young child, proba- haviors elicit your disapproval. The bly in their “terrible twos,” begins question is whether it is right or throwing a temper-tantrum to the wrong to challenge such people. To Graduate Together embarrassed dismay of his moth- answer in the negative by appealing er. After a few vain attempts to si- to the merits of privacy, or to some- continued from page 1 like, if something is not going right world around them, they both also lence the child, the fraught mother how require that the observer “has myself that I can still do it. It’s not with her at school, I am like, ‘What encouraged others to do the same, turns the child around and delivers his own house in order” before he too late. I always wanted the cam- happened? What do I need to do? despite difficulties and obstacles. a quick and smarting blow to the criticizes the behavior of others is to pus experience. I went to college, Who do I need to talk to?’” “It’s never too late, it doesn’t child’s rear end. You, a development reveal a profound misunderstanding but it wasn’t a campus experience “I’m still the mom!” Donna matter how long it takes you. It’s psychologist and parent of three of the nature of morality. and I wanted that to be a part of my laughed. your own education,” Ashlie said. successful, adult offspring, believe The upshot, of course, is that an history.” While Ashlie had originally “The four years doesn’t fit every- that spanking is at best ineffective effective exchange of moral reason- While the duo never had any feared that their graduations may body. Going right after high school and, at worst detrimental. ing requires a certain extent of in- classes together, both agreed that fall on the same day, her gradua- doesn’t fit everybody. It’s whatever (2) Your co-worker, John, has tellectual honesty: both parties must the help and support that they gave tion will fall on Mother’s Day, and works for you, and don’t let anything three school-aged children about be willing to both engage in the topic each other throughout their time her mother’s graduation will take stop you from going. Don’t let it be whom he frequently complains. rationally and, if their beliefs or rea- at UMSL brought them closer to- place the next day. After their fami- norms or standards that stop you Chief among his complaints is that sons for action turn out to be lack- gether. “I believe it has definitely comes into town to celebrate their from doing what you want to do.” he can never afford to buy all the ing, they must be willing to change ly strengthened our relationship,” big year, the mother-daughter duo Donna concurred with her things they need. Most recently, he their mind. The social psychologist Donna said. “It’s just good [to have] have planned a vacation to Dubai daughter. “In my case, it was an ill- had to forego buying his kids new Jonathan Haidt has suggested that the reassurance and the reminders, and Egypt. Donna chose Dubai, ness, and I knew a lot of people who school supplies. Last week you over- we are notoriously bad at this sort [about] ‘Hey did you do this? Did while Ashlie cited her childhood just gave up, and they just don’t push heard him telling another co-work- of intellectual honesty. As Haidt you fill out your FAFSA?’” fascination with King Tut as her rea- forward. Especially as we get older er about his plan to buy a brand discovered in a number of experi- Ashlie explained, “It’s another son for choosing Egypt. ... illnesses do happen and people new sports car with his anticipated ments, people more often than not connection. It’s something else that “That’s our graduation present,” will ... say, ‘Well, I’m done.’ Well, Christmas bonus. Concerned that simply reaffirm their original beliefs we can talk about with each oth- Ashlie said. “That’s the good thing you should never be done learning. his money would perhaps better be and behavior when they are no lon- er, but we’re talking about it from about being in school as an adult. You should die learning. It’s an attri- spent in a savings fund for his chil- ger able to justify them to another the same viewpoint. We’re both You can really celebrate. You have bute that we should all cherish: the dren, you consider speaking up and person. Yet there is a silver-lining to students.” the money to celebrate.” ability to learn and the ability to give trying to persuade him out of his his discovery: professional philoso- “I’m very protective of my mama While both women persevered back. I think those are the most im- current plans. phers (who have, through training, now,” Ashlie continued. “Now it is to improve their own lives and the portant things.”